What is Veterans Day?
/In gratitude to and celebration of the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
"The life we live today has been shaped by the veterans."
Thank you!
God bless the veterans, and God bless America!
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Origami Day, plus GRAND Social No. 180 link party for grandparents
/Origami Day
This Wednesday—like every November 11—is Origami Day, an annual celebration of the art of paper folding.
Origami Day is an ideal time to gather some paper, gather some kids, and assemble some turkeys to decorate the Thanksgiving dinner table. Or just to try your hand at the ancient Japanese art of folding squares of paper into decorative shapes and figures.
Traditional Japanese origami, which was practiced as far back as 1603, uses only paper, but I say there's nothing wrong with using scissors and glue when starting out—especially if you're teaching kiddos how to make a turkey.
Like this:
Gobble, gobble!
Happy...
Saturday movie review: Darling Companion
/As I gather together the elements for my movie reviews—the trailer, movie poster, a featurette or two—I usually find that my fondness for the film I'm reviewing increases. I'll watch the trailer and think, Oh, yeah! I really did like this film!
Not this time. The only thing that increased while gathering the review elements for DARLING COMPANION was my...
Wanted: Outdoor and history enthusiasts to experience Alpena
/History buffs seeking outdoor adventure will believe they've struck gold when visiting the city of Alpena on Michigan's east coast. Alpena is rich with both—many times in the same activity or attraction.
The perfect description for this quaint community on the edge of Lake Huron comes by way of Mary Beth Stutzman, longtime resident and CVB president. "Alpena is that place where history and heritage collide with relaxed outdoor adventure," Mary Beth says.
Such glowing words are to be expected from the gal charged with promoting...
National Family Caregivers Month and 'Doing The Right Thing'
/November is Family Caregivers Month, which recognizes the challenging work of the more than 65 million people—29 percent of the U.S. population—who provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend (according to National Alliance for Caregiving in collaboration with AARP). More importantly, the campaign stresses the need for those around the caregiver to offer support... and breaks from the job, when possible.
I am not a caregiver. I'm fortunate in that my own mother fares well on her own at this point and doesn't require care. My mother-in-law does, though. Professionals in the nursing home where she resides provide her primary care. Jim's sister Sue, who lives near the home, tirelessly offers Mom the nearly daily love, care, and attention only a family member can provide—despite Sue having a full-time job and busy life of her own, needs of her own.
Sue is, without doubt, the hero of...
